Vulnerability Note VU#115731

HP Tru64 UNIX "quot" contains buffer overflow (SSRT2191)

Overview

The HP Tru64 UNIX implementation of "quot" contains a locally exploitable buffer overflow.

I. Description

"quot " is used to summarize file system ownership. A locally exploitable buffer overflow in "quot" may permit a local attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable host.

II. Impact

A local user may be able to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code.

III. Solution

Apply a patch.

Systems Affected

Vendor	Status	Date Updated
Hewlett-Packard Company	Vulnerable	9-Sep-2002

References

http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB0039W.xml&dt=11

Credit

This vulnerability was discovered by SNOsoft.

This document was written by Ian A Finlay & Jason A. Rafail.

Other Information

Date Public	05/22/2002
Date First Published	09/09/2002 12:55:06 PM
Date Last Updated	09/09/2002
CERT Advisory
CVE Name
Metric	3.75
Document Revision	8

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